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Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson says figures published this week showed 254 children under the age of 16 were referred to the Children's Reporter for carrying knives.

Ms Davidson asks how many were carrying knives on school grounds.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says she does not have that figure, but that a minority would have been in school grounds.

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We now move to first minister's questions.

Tory MSP Murdo Fraser asks the government on what date it will publish its proposals for setting the level of income tax.

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Economy Secretary Keith Brown says he is disappointed that Babcock are considering this but understands a decision is yet to be made.

Mr Crawford asks if he agrees with Unite the union that this would cause a "logistical nightmare".

Mr Brown says he does not underestimate the importance of the site.

SNP MSP Bruce Crawford asks what the government's response is to Babcock International's proposal to relocate the Defence Support Group site from Stirling.

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Transport Minister Humza Yousaf says Scottish ministers are directly responsible for trunk road routes and the safety is reviewed annually.

Mr Yousaf says accidents have decreased on these roads since the routes were promoted.

He says passing places and road edge strengthening is being considered.

Mr Mountain says the North Coast 500 has been of tremendous benefit for local communities and asks if increased signage may be considered.

Mr Yousaf says he will look at all proposals.

Residents of a Highland community on the popular North Coast 500 route have won their campaign for a lower speed limit.

Highland councillors have approved that the limit on a 650m (2,130ft) stretch of the A835 in Elphin, in Sutherland, be reduced from 40 to 30mph.

Road signs are to be improved and new speed warning signs are be installed.

Councillors also agreed that the potential of creating a new footpath alongside the road be investigated.

People in Elphin, 15 miles (24km) north of Ullapool, raised a petition in 2015 asking for a 40mph speed on approaches to the village to be reduced.

Until now, Highland Council had not put in place any of the speed calming measures suggested by residents.

Read more here.

Tory MSP Edward Mountain asks what action the government is taking to improve road safety on the North Coast 500 route, in light of a reported increase in accidents.

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Islands Minister Humza Yousaf says funding is provided through the European Fisheries Fund.

Mr Yousaf says the government are working with the industry on an action plan to promote growth.

Mr Chapman says there has been a decline in fish processing plants and staff which is concerning.

The Tory MSP says businesses are struggling with business rates and asks if the government will stop pushing fish out of Scotland.

Mr Yousaf says it is incredible that Peter Chapman mentions this decline when the UK government are pushing for a hard Brexit.

Tory MSP Peter Chapman asks what the government is doing to support the fish processing industry.

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Housing Minister Kevin Stewart says the government will listen to rural voices during planning reviews.

Ms Ross says partnership engagement varies from area to area and asks if guidelines may be issued.

Mr Stewart says the government has guidance in place for community planning and this allows local bodies to be involved.

SNP MSP Gail Ross asks what its position is on reorganising local government to ensure that remote and rural areas have decision-making and strategic planning located at the heart of their communities.

Tory MSP John Scott raises flooding issues in Prestwick and asks what can be done.

Ms Cunningham says there is a flooding programme agreed with COSLA which is constantly under review.

She says flooding is a matter for local authorities and it is going to be a constant and consistent problem.

Ms Cunningham says Scotland has a strong framework on flooding.

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Ms Cunningham says she is in regular contact with Scottish Water.

Ms Gougeon says her constituents are having issues with Scottish Water business streams and asks if Ms Cunningham will write to them.

Ms Cunningham says Scottish Water have high levels of customer satisfaction but she will investigate further.

SNP MSP Mairi Gougeon ask the government when it last met Scottish Water.

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Environment Secretary Secretary Roseanna Cunningham says the government puts funding into geese management schemes.

Mr Cameron says geese damage to grazing is a major issue and given the concern from crofters and farmers will the government review its funding.

Ms Cunningham says it is reviewed annually as is the funding.

Tory MSP Donald Cameron asks what plans the government has to control the number of geese in the Highlands and Islands.

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We now move to general questions.

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After general questions, we’ll bring you extensive coverage of first minister’s questions.

Finance Secretary Derek Mackay will deliver a ministerial statement on Air Departure Tax at 2pm.

The Scottish government will then deliver a ministerial statement on Scottish City Region Deals.

MSPs will then debate the Wild Animals in Travelling Circuses Bill before voting on its general principles at decision time.